USCG Exam PracticeFirefighting, damage control, and emergency response
According to the USCG Boatswain's Mate Manual, after a fire has been attacked and extinguished, what is the final step in the firefighting sequence?
- A. Immediately restore ventilation to full capacity to clear smoke
- B. Secure all hatches permanently to prevent re-ignition
- ✓ Ventilate carefully to prevent re-ignitionCorrect
- D. Restore fuel and electrical supply to the affected space
Why C is correct
USCG Boatswain Manual Ch. 6 §6.3 specifies that after confirming the fire is extinguished, the space must be ventilated carefully to prevent re-ignition. Immediate full ventilation could reintroduce oxygen to smoldering material and cause re-ignition.